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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Self-Sufficient God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 20, 2013
     | 6,761 views

    Sound and GOOD theology begins and ends with DOXOLOGY, and Paul culminates his discussion of God's Election process with a profound song of praise to the ALMIGHTY.

    The Self-Sufficient God Romans 11:34-35 Last week we began with this statement: Good and sound theology, the study and knowledge of God, begins and ends with DOXOLOGY. We looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Returning To Our Landmarks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,143 views

    Our culture tells us to always look for the new and improved; the latest is always the greatest. Pastors are always on the lookout for new methods, new gimmicks, and worst of all, new doctrines. The Bible is full of warnings to God’s people that the popul

    Opening illustration: We who believe that God has absolute moral standards are viewed by some segments of society as intolerant simpletons. We are cautioned not to express our disapproval over certain immoral behavior. Television commentator Andy Rooney once announced his revulsion at the perverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010
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     | 5,098 views

    Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

    Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,069 views

    We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely.

    Taking Care of Business “Discerning God’s Will” Acts 1:15-26 Intro: This might be the 1st church business meeting in history. Prop: We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely. Interrogative: How do we do that? TS: The following perspectives will help us discern ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Two Sides Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
     | 4,785 views

    Series on Faith

    Two Sides of Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 7; Genesis 6; Explain how some believe Adam did not exist and the situation in the Garden was a metaphor. Use Noah and Moses to explain their truth as to the why they did what they did. Noah was a direct blood descendant from Adam. Moses talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Hear The Call Of God

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,748 views

    What does it mean to be called by God? Is it for everybody or just a few people? How do we know it when it comes? How do I hear God calling? These are some of the questions we will look at.

    How to Hear the Call of God 1 Samuel 3:1-11 November 11, 2001 Mark Eberly I love the story about the cowboy who was riding along and came upon an Indian lying flat on the ground with his ear pressed to the earth. The Indian said, “Wait. Wagon. Two miles off. Drawn by two horses. One black. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Six Woes

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,530 views

    This sermon examines the Pharisee’s and Jesus’ encounter with them and the Teachers of the Law, then compares them with Christians today.

    Title: Six Woes Text: Luke 11:37-54 Date: March 2, 2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Verse 37 tells us that a Pharisee invited Jesus to share a meal with him and a few of his friends. Jesus agreed to the man’s generous offer, but almost immediately entering the man’s home Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christ Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 60 ratings
     | 23,758 views

    Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?

    OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013
     | 8,222 views

    Controlling the tongue is a hard job to do, but not impossible.

    JAMES 3:5-10 “TAMING THE TONGUE” A) There was this cartoon from leadership magazine that shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew! * 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts ... 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache. * 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    “i Have Fallen But I Refuse To Stay Down!”

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
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     | 19,195 views

    The problem for so many of us is we are looking backward in our relationship with Jesus, instead of forward. We tend to focus on the stuff that tripped us up and knocked us down. We focus on what we did that caused us to lose hope and feel abandoned.

    “I Have Fallen BUT I Refuse to Stay Down!” Lk 22: 60, 62 & Mth 27: 5 Did you know that EVERY one of the disciples of Jesus fell down? Jesus told them, on the night He shared the “Last Supper” with them in; [Mat 26:31 NIV] “…"This very night you will all fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 31 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015
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     | 5,200 views

    Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Lesson #31 Romans 12:3 – 12:8 January 28, 2015 By Rev. James May The Apostle Paul, in Chapter 12, has begun a series of very practical teachings on how we should live our lives daily in order to please the Lord. In the first two verses that we covered last week, we discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 16, 2015
     | 4,640 views

    This is the 6th installment on a series on the Holy Spirit. In this study, we move into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit,” & observe the Spirit in this epoch.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2015
     | 6,854 views

    The 6th installment of a series on the Holy Spirit. Tonight we’re moving into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.”

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Real Nowhere Man. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 16, 2016
     | 7,435 views

    Enoch walked with God and disappeared. For those around him, he was nowhere to be found. This teaching discovers how he became the "nowhere" man.

    A boat docked in a tiny New England village. An American businessman complimented the fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. "Not very long," answered the fisherman. "Well, then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Living In Baals Backyard Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016
     | 6,915 views

    We pick up with our man Elijah leaving the brook Cherith because it dried up. The ravens quit bringing him food and the famine has caught up with the creek that God had parked Elijah beside.

    Living In Baals Backyard 1 Kings 17:8-17:16 TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 1 Kings 17:8-16 KJV And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, [9] Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. [10] So he arose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist